asking seafarers to share experience

Hello all, I'm currently a deck cadet onboard a container feeder, my time here is almost over but I am very lost on where to go from here.

I don't want to be at sea with extremely long contracts forever, as it is extremely isolating as a female onboard. To me there seem to be a few options, I would just like a bit of input from more experienced people in this industry!

1. Stay on the container ships with the goal to become a pilot. From what I have heard, my options of being promoted to 2/O and C/O quite quickly aren't the worst as a female german seafarer (good for PR).
2. Try to get another cadetship on a ferry/offshore/RO-RO vessel where from my knowledge as an officer you will have shorter contracts (2 weeks / 1 month). If so, are there any european companies that you can recommend?

Are there any other directions you would recommend? Or any other tips you would give your young seafarer self's?